Africa's Blue Economy: A Policy Handbook

Part I - Mainstreaming climate change dimensions

Figure 8: Climate and environmental threats, impacts, and responses for resilience

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Opportunities The severity of challenges brought about by the climate change phenomenon has obscured many of the potential opportunities that exist in Africa. Indeed, the emphasis has been mainly on designing adaptation and implementing mitigation plans, with little attention directed at maximizing such opportunities. These opportunities range from low-carbon technological innovation to shifting mindsets to redefine our relationship with nature. The growing costs of carbon- based sources of energy, such as coal, have meant that States are increasingly

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